Virtual High School (VHS)

Class Expectations and Policies
Mrs. Karen Cribbin Fitzpatrick
VHS Site Coordinator

Expectations

• Given the nature of the VHS classes, a high level of maturity is expected of the students enrolled in this program.
• Students must be able to work independently on their own course without disrupting other students.
• Students must be able to think on their own and take the initiative when a problem arises.
• Students are expected to do their best in the course they are enrolled.
• Students should make a copy of the Weekly Checklist and note the date they submit each assignment.  This is the only way I have of helping you track an assignment if there is a problem.

Class Policies

• Students will enter the classroom in a quiet and organized manner.
• Students will be in their seats and  promptly begin work on their class when the bell rings. Students who are not in their assigned seat when the bell rings will be considered late. An infraction will be given to a student after they have received one warning.
• Students will come to class with the required materials. Students will not be permitted to return to their lockers for class materials. An infraction will be given to a student who continuously comes to class unprepared.Students will respect themselves and others.
• Students will use appropriate language and behavior at all times.
• Students will be courteous and quiet during class.Students will quietly get my attention if they have a question.
• Students will not chew gum, eat, or drink in the classroom.
• Student Handbook policies will be strictly enforced.

If  you have a problem with your VHS class, please consider whether it is:

A. Related to your class:

• You do not understand an assignment.
• You have a question relating to an assignment./li>
• You do not know where you are supposed to post an assignment.
• You cannot download a file from your VHS site.
• Your group members are not responding/doing their share.
• You are going to be late with an assignment
• You have a question about how an assignment or test was graded.

1. Contact your instructor in the proper forum.
2. Contact me if you still have a problem or question after contacting your instructor.

B.  Technical

• You cannot access your course.
• You cannot access a particular program from the Internet.
• You need software downloaded to your computer.
• You need help using an application such as Word or PowerPoint.

Ask me for assistance.

1. If it is something within my realm, I will address it.
2. If it is something that you should address, I will tell you what you need to do.
3. If I tell you to file a Service Ticket, please include my e-mail as the second e-mail address so that I may keep track of the process. However, I usually file the Service Tickets for you.

If you are having a problem over the weekend, please send me an e-mail.  I will try to assist you via e-mail.